ca. 1937. Photographs ordered by Al Gehri for Better Homes and Gardens; article on building modern homes. Carpenter using a mechanical drill and clamps to work on a door.

Carpentry--1930-1940; Carpenters; Construction--1930-1940;

ca. 1937. Dower Estate, Dower Dell. John Dower feeding ducks on driveway, extensive gardens and house in background.

Dower, John--Homes & haunts; Dower, John; Business people--Tacoma--1930-1940; Estates--Lakewood;

ca. 1937. This customer's print of a Richfield service station was probably copied in 1951. This possibly could be Burns Service Station at 716 East 64th St, with owner W.F. Burns residing next door. View of man in white uniform standing in front of gas station with three pumps. Three tires lean against the small office next to sign indicating batteries could be charged for 50 cents. Two cars are visible; one is elevated on an outdoor ramp while the other is parked under cover. License plates on the vehicles indicate they were licensed in Washington in 1937. TPL-7180

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tires; Signs (Notices); Burns Service Station (Tacoma);

ca. 1937. One of the chemists at Columbia Breweries is examining a sample under a microscope. Other glass slides with labled samples are seen lying on a towel next to the paper the chemist is using to take notes. Beakers with larger samples are seen on the counter with cotton stuffing in their necks. Copies of old prints ordered by Heidelberg Brewing Company in December 1954. The photographer's name in the lower right shows, "Associated Photographic Service, Commercial Photographers, 714 Market Street, Tacoma".

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Chemistry--Tacoma; Scientists--Tacoma; Microscopes;

ca. 1937. A man sits at his desk at Columbia Brewing Company wearing a tweed three-piece suit, smoking a cigarette. A Portland Telephone Directory (it appears to be fron 1937) hangs from a nail in the woodwork around the windows behind him and a map of Oregon is pinned to the wall at the side of his desk along with important phone numbers and business cards. His telephone and a floor lamp, whose stem is made of a stack of bottle caps, are at his left side. Albert H. Greenberg was manager of the Portland branch in 1935 and 1936. Richard N. Lanser was manager in 1938. Copies of old prints ordered by Heidelberg Brewing Company in December 1954.

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Smoking--Portland; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Portland); Desks; Offices--Portland;

ca. 1937. In 1937, Charles H. Manley (left) and Benjamin J. Weeks posed in front of Manley's Cigar Store at the corner of 9th & Pacific with Mr. Manley's famous wooden cigar store "Indian," "Chief Skookum." Mr. Manley operated his cigar store downtown for over 50 years. His friend, Benjamin Weeks, was a native of Exeter, New Hampshire. He had come to Tacoma in 1901 to become the manager of the Tacoma street car line, a position he held before becoming involved in the insurance business. Mr. Weeks was said to be the oldest stamp collector in the country and had sold many collections in his time. He had collected stamps for over 70 years. Mr. Weeks passed away in November of 1942 at age 86 while Mr. Manley died in 1947 at age 90. (TNT 11-12-42, p. 23-Mr. Weeks' obituary)

Manley, Charles H.; Weeks, Benjamin J.; Charles H. Manley Tobacconist/Cigar Store (Tacoma); Cigar store Indians--Tacoma;

Ground was broken on July 1, 1922 for a modern $200,000 Catholic boys school by the Dominican Sisters on the grounds of the 97 acre country estate of the late J. Shields, "Shangarry." The completed school, Marymount Military Academy (photographed here in 1937), was located in what is now Spanaway. It was a spacious two story structure of five buildings in the Lombardine Mission style. The school housed a modern gym, pool and infirmary as well as surrounding playing fields, stables, tennis courts and shooting ranges. It was the only military school in the state of Washington. In 1974, the school dropped its military appellation and became a boarding school for wealthy families. It closed in 1976. The property was purchased in the 1980's by Harold LeMay, who used much of it to house his antique car collection.

ca. 1937. Two of the chemists at Columbia Breweries are testing products in a laboratory, heating liquids with a row of bunsen burners. Copies of old prints ordered by Heidelberg Brewing Company in December 1954. The photographer's name in the lower right shows, "Associated Photographic Service, Inc., Tacoma".

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Chemistry--Tacoma; Scientists--Tacoma; Scientific equipment--Tacoma; Laboratories--Tacoma; Testing--Tacoma;

ca. 1937. A man wearing a suit and hat, possibly Otto Birkmaier, stands by the large brew kettle at Columbia Breweries. Otto Birkmaier was the brewmaster at Columbia Brewery Company and Columbia Breweries from 1918 (following Emil Kliese) until his death in 1946 and during his lifetime was one of the most highly regarded brewers in the country. Mr. Birkmaier was succeeded by Anders W. Erikson as brewmaster in 1946. Copies of old prints ordered by Heidelberg Brewing Company in December 1954. (TNT, 1/8/1952, p. B-4) TPL-8853

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Kettles;

ca. 1937. Instruments have been set up for an experiment at Columbia Breweries' laboratory. A meter has been connected to a battery to test one of the components of the beer and ale brewed at Columbia. Copies of old prints ordered by Heidelberg Brewing Company. The photographer's name in the lower right shows, "Associated Photographic Service, Inc., Tacoma".

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Scientific equipment--Tacoma;

ca. 1937. One of the chemists at Columbia Breweries is using an analylitic balance for very precise measurements of ingredients in this circa 1937 photograph. She is gripping tweezers to place weights from the box in front of her to the tray on the right hand side of the balance. Copies of old prints ordered by Heidelberg Brewing Company. The photographer's name in the lower right shows, "Associated Photographic Service, Commercial Photographers, 714 Market Street, Tacoma".

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Scientific equipment--Tacoma; Scientists--Tacoma;

ca. 1937. Columbia Breweries had a branch facility in Portland. In 1935 the branch was located at 1235 N.W. Everett in Portland. In 1936 it was located at 333 N.W. Park. Copies of old prints ordered by Heidelberg Brewing Company in December 1954. TPL-8152

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Portland);

Washington School 6A Class, photographed inside the school in January of 1937.

School children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Washington School (Tacoma);

ca. 1937. Group of two men in suits and one woman - Grand chiefs of the Redmen. The group is tentatively identified as Mr. and Mrs. Eamans and Mr. Conner. (T. Times)

Improved Order of Redmen (Tacoma);

ca. 1937. Puyallup Drill Team, Degree of Pocahontas, circa 1937. Group of women, all are wearing corsages. The Degree of Pocahontas was authorized by the Improved Order of the Red Men in 1885 in Elmira, New York. (filed with Argentum)

Improved Order of Redmen, Degree of Pocahontas (Puyallup);

ca. 1937. Edward Huggins' house in Tacoma. Large wooden Victorian house with corner tower. Huggins came to Puget Sound in the 1850s with the Hudson's Bay Company. Many years later, Huggins and his family resided in this house in Tacoma. The home was built in 1888. Between 1892 and 1912 the house was subdivided into two flats. It has now been demolished.

Huggins, Edward--Homes & haunts;

Nine year old freckle faced Herbie Blatt looks up at the camera, at home on skis. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blatt of Seattle and the youngest of a family of three competitive skiing sons. He has been skiing for three years and has already won many novice and junior races. Skiing instructor Otto Lang expects great things from this small rusty haired youngster. (T. Times 2/11/1937, pg. 15)

Skiing--Tacoma; Snow--Tacoma; Blatt, Herbie;

ca. 1937. John Dower Estate. Dower Dell. Gardens. Gazebo and foot bridge on pond.

Dower, John--Homes & haunts; Estates--Lakewood;

ca. 1937. John Dower Estate, Dower Dell. Gardens. Footbridge over pond, trees beyond.

Dower, John--Homes & haunts; Estates--Lakewood;

Charles W. Greening, manager of the Lincoln Branch Puget Sound National Bank of Tacoma, stands behind the bank counter and discusses recent bank robberies. He became a hero when he pursued and shot a young bandit who held up his bank January 13th, 1937. The wounded robber was arrested when he sought medical attention in Spokane. Mr. Greening was later rewarded with a watch by the bank's insurance company. (T. Times 11/11/1937, pg. 13)

Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Greening, Charles W.;

ca. 1937. Mrs. Kathryn E. Malstrom's home and business " Opportunity Exchange " at 2034 Sixth Ave., circa 1937. The store handled second hand goods. Mrs. Malstrom was listed in the City Directory as being in the business with Mrs. Charlotte Murphy. Mrs. Malstrom was a widow. (T. Times) (filed with Argentum)

Malstrom, Kathryn--Homes & haunts; Opportunity Exchange (Tacoma); Thrift shops--Tacoma; Secondhand sales--Tacoma;

ca. 1937. Mrs. Kathryn E. Malstrom's home and business " Opportunity Exchange " on Sixth Avenue. Two women in a secondhand shop holding an American flag. (T. Times) (filed with Argentum)

Malstrom, Kathryn--Homes & haunts; Opportunity Exchange (Tacoma); Thrift shops--Tacoma; Secondhand sales--Tacoma;

ca. 1937. Mr. Kohler, local manager of General Petroleum Corporation of California, and Red Top Taxi officials with new Buick taxicabs in this circa 1937 photograph. The three men are standing in front of two new automobiles parked in garage with a Mobilgas gasoline pump.

Buick automobile; Red Top Taxi (Tacoma); Taxicabs--Tacoma; Gasoline pumps--1930-1940;

Transporting finished lumber on rail cars from the St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company mill to its lumber ship the "Lake Frances."

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Shipping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Railroad freight cars--Tacoma;

ca. 1937. Two-term mayor of Tacoma, Melvin G. Tennent, poses outside Globe Machine Works in 1937. The older man standing next to him is not identified. By 1937, Mr. Tennent was out of politics; he was the vice-president of Atlas Foundry. He had served as mayor during the mid-1920's and later in 1930. He would later seek a third term as mayor in 1940 but was defeated by Harry P. Cain. ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1920-1930; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tennent, Melvin Green;

ca. 1937. Former Mayor Melvin G. Tennent, left in photo, at Globe Machine Works. He and an unidentified older man are glancing off to the side. By 1937, Mr. Tennent was the vice-president of Atlas Foundry. Mr. Tennent was mayor of Tacoma twice, in 1926, and 1930. He was a native of Marietta, Georgia, who had left school at an early age to help support the family. He arrived in Tacoma in 1920 and in a mere six years of residency, defeated longtime mayor Angelo Vance Fawcett in the 1926 elections. Later in 1940, Mr. Tennent lost a bitterly contested race with Harry P. Cain for the mayor's office. ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1920-1930; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tennent, Melvin Green;